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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.82, 69,942.62 and 17,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.82, 69,942.62 and 17,034.74 is: 25,554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.82 : 69,942.62 = 17,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.82/69,942.62 = 17,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.82x = 69,942.62 × 17,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.82x = 1,191,454,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,454,346.62/46,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.63

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